Montague hospital ER won't open on Saturday due to lack of staffing

A lack of staffing will close the emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Health P.E.I. said in a news release Friday the department will open again for its regular hours on Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Health P.E.I. advises anyone with emergency medical needs to call 911 or seek emergency services when:

• Experiencing discomfort or tightness in the chest.
• Experiencing unusual shortness of breath.                              
• Experiencing abdominal pain.
• Experiencing prolonged and persistent headache or dizziness.
• An injury that may require stitches or involve a broken bone.
• A child has prolonged diarrhea or vomiting.
• A baby under six months of age has a fever of 38 C or higher.

If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 811 to speak to a registered nurse.